Cleveland Abbe
American meteorologist and advocate of time zones (1838-1916)
Cleveland Abbe was born on December 3, 1838 in New York City and died on October 28, 1916 in Chevy Chase Village, aged 77. Recorded occupations: astronomer, meteorologist, writer, mathematician, globe maker and meteorological observer. Country of citizenship: United States. Educated at City College of New York. Honours include NAS Public Welfare Medal, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Symons Gold Medal, Legum Doctor and Bachelor of Science. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, International Meteorological Organization and American Philosophical Society.
- Born
- December 3, 1838 · New York City
- Died
- October 28, 1916 · Chevy Chase Village
- Age at death
- 77
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- astronomer, meteorologist, writer, mathematician, globe maker, meteorological observer
- Education
- City College of New York
- Honours
- NAS Public Welfare Medal, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Symons Gold Medal, Legum Doctor, Bachelor of Science
- Wikipedia editions
- 24 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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